Cricket - Pitch End Repair

Aim

During and at the end of a match depressions are formed by the players at the pitch ends, on the creases. Repairing these allows the match to continue or the pitch to be used for another game. A repair during a game must be able to take the wear from bowlers using the pitch.

What’s involved

There are two types of repair:-

1. A repair when the pitch will be used soon afterwards. This is when damp cricket loam is used.

2. A long term repair when grass seed is sown to establish a grass surface.

In both cases dig out the hole removing all loose material, water the hole, add damp cricket loam and tamp down with a rammer, and then leave to dry.

Timing of use

As required at the end of each game.

Effects of incorrect procedure

If the repairs are not secure the bowler will not be confident in bowling at full pace due to their footing.